Lisarani Patra v. R.T.O-Cuttack, Cuttack
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court writ petition (W.P.(C)) disposed at admission stage; arrear motor vehicle (M.V.) tax; Tipper vehicle registration No.OD-05-Q-2271; R.T.O., Cuttack; four-week window for payment of tax arrears; six-week window to file appeal challenging penalties before the Appellate Authority; issuance of permit and fitness certificate to be considered in accordance with law after payment; directions issued to Opposite Party No.1.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of at the stage of admission with directions to Opposite Party No.1 to accept the arrear M.V. tax for vehicle OD-05-Q-2271 (Tipper) if paid within four weeks; the Appellate Authority to proceed in accordance with law if an appeal challenging the penalties is filed within six weeks; and any prayer for issuance of permit and fitness certificate after payment of the arrears to be considered in accordance with law.